Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced an extension to the ongoing lockdown in the State.
On the 14th of June, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government decided to extend the lockdown till the 1st of July. The decision was taken, considering the rise in the number of the Wuhan virus cases in the State.
With this, the State would be under a lockdown for more 15 days as the imposed lockdown amid the second wave of the Wuhan virus has extended. Initially, the lockdown was till the 15th of June, which has now been extended to the 1st of July.
What is allowed and not allowed in the duration of lockdown:
All private offices, schools, colleges would remain closed, whereas, bazaars, markets selling vegetables, fruits, milk and bread would only remain open from 7:00 A.M., to 11:00 A.M.
Other retail shops to remain open between 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Restaurants and bar to open between 12 noon to 8:00 P.M. with 50 % sitting capacity.
Park for daily morning walk are functional between 6:00 A.M., to 9:00 A.M., for vaccinated people.
As for the local trains, metro services, inter state bus/train services, inland waterways, would also remain closed.
Additionally, Intra state goods trucks movement is also restricted except for essential supplies. cars, taxis, auto, bus and other public transport movement to remain closed.
No movement of people or vehicles is from 9:00 P.M., to 5:00 A.M. Bank working hours would be from 10:00 A.M., to 2:00 P.M.
Goods carriers remain suspended except for medical and food services.
All political, entertainment, cultural, and religious gatherings are prohibited.
All industries and manufacturing units would remain closed except for food and medical supplies and medical packaging services.
All sweet and meat shops would be open from 10:00 A.M., to 5:00 P.M.
Private taxis, such as Uber and vehicles would be allowed.
Medical shops would be functional as usual.
